Peter Fridén
Affiliation
PURS
New Nordic-Japanese cuisine blending Scandinavian, French, and Japanese culinary traditions[1][2]
i. Biography
Peter Fridén is a South Korean-born chef raised in Sweden who trained in French culinary arts and specializes in New Nordic-Japanese cuisine. He is the Executive Chef at PURS Luxury Boutique Hotel & Restaurant in Andernach, Germany, where his innovative fusion cuisine was awarded a Michelin star. Fridén previously headed the kitchen at YOSO restaurant at Purs, which also earned him a Michelin star, and continues to oversee YOSO as it develops a Fine Asian Street Food concept.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
![Peter Fridén's work: New Nordic-Japanese cuisine blending Scandinavian, French, and Japanese culinary traditions[1][2]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1590422749900-54e60bc21004?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 01
New Nordic-Japanese cuisine blending Scandinavian, French, and Japanese culinary traditions[1][2]
![Peter Fridén's work: Michelin-starred restaurants PURS and YOSO in Andernach, Germany[2][3]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610631066894-62452ccb927c?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 02
Michelin-starred restaurants PURS and YOSO in Andernach, Germany[2][3]
![Peter Fridén's work: Featuring Kalix Löjrom (Swedish caviar) as a signature ingredient emphasizing sustainability and regionality[4]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581337204873-ef36aa186caa?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 03
Featuring Kalix Löjrom (Swedish caviar) as a signature ingredient emphasizing sustainability and regionality[4]
![Peter Fridén's work: Culinary philosophy rooted in simplicity, nature, and sophistication aligned with Wabi-Sabi aesthetics[3]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523688882866-fcaf25b290df?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop)
Focus 04
Culinary philosophy rooted in simplicity, nature, and sophistication aligned with Wabi-Sabi aesthetics[3]